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Fast Break

fast breakWhat Is A Fast Break In Basketball? Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of Fast Break?

1. This is an offensive play in basketball where the offensive number of players is greater than the defensive number of players, therefore the offense dribbles the ball up court quickly to try to take advantage of a quick score.

Examples Of How Fast Break Is Used In Commentary

1. The center grabs the board and launches a quick pass up court to the point guard who scores on the fast break before the defense has a chance to get set up.

SportsLingo Goes The Extra-Inch With The Meaning Of Fast Break

Fast breaks tend to be set-up from a good defensive play, such as a steal or block. When the team gains possession of the ball, say from a steal, more likely than not the team will pass the ball to one of their smaller and faster guards. The ball-handler then races up-court, with at least two other wing players to either side of them. Because the team has rushed up the court, the other team rarely has time to set-up their defense, therefore giving an advantage to the team on the fast break.

With teammates on either side of them, the point guard can either pass it to a teammate for a jump shot or layup, or they can simply try to score themselves.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Basketball

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